Africa (Conversation) – Africa is known for its rich biodiversity. On a continent where people depend on this biodiversity for their daily livelihood, the question of how animals and plants that live on it will be protected, remains crucial. A…

World (NFA) – Speaking at the opening of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Conference in Geneva, ICRC President Peter Maurer issued a stark reminder to States about the impact arms flows are having on societies around the globe. “Arms transfers are…

(GVO) – On August 9th, 2017, Juan José Aguirre, head of the Bangassou Dioceses in the Central Africa Republic (CAR), reported the slaughtering of more than 50 people by Muslim militias in a village 45 miles from Bangassou. This announcement is the latest in a…

(GV) – Morocco has been facing waves of protests for several months. In late October 2016, Mohcine Fikri, a fisherman in the northern Moroccan city of Al Hoceima saw his 500kg catch of swordfish seized by the police. As his merchandise was…

Africa (Conversation) – Almost none of the Western world’s leaders have paid much attention to Africa in recent months. One exception was France’s newly-elected president, Emmanuel Macron, who visited Mali shortly after his inauguration. His trip was partly a show…

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